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Shaftsbury program helps those struggling with traumatic brain injuries
SHAFTSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Horseback riding is one of the leading causes of sport-related traumatic brain injuries, but some people also use it to heal from them. At Kimberly Farms in Shaftsbury, Valerie Shemeth is helping people overcome life-altering injuries. “We’ve had a number of people come to us after...
Body found in Massachusetts identified as woman missing since March
Williamstown Police have confirmed the body found off the Taconic Crest Trail not too far from the New York-Massachusetts border is Fae Morgana Barbone. Barbone, 40, was last seen in the area in early March, which prompted extensive searches over several days by multiple agencies. Her car was reported as...
Hoosick Falls business recognized for work to preserve historic gravestones
A Hoosick Falls business is getting recognition for its work to preserve history. Gravestone Matters works to preserve older gravestones. Owner and stone conservator Joseph Ferrannini has spent more than 16 years working on thousands of gravestones and monuments throughout the state. The project was one of 11 spotlighted as...
Cambridge community to meet with state over LED streetlight concerns
State officials are with people in the village of Cambridge regarding complaints about LED streetlights. The New York State Public Service Commission is holding a virtual public hearing on the lights on Wednesday evening. Fifty-two people filed a petition a year later, saying the lights were harmful to a resident...
Vt. hospital opens Baby Café to help new parents
BENNINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The Southwestern Vermont Medical Center has launched a new program to help ease the transition into parenthood. The Baby Café is a free, informal breastfeeding support group that offers professional lactation care and intervention. Lactation specialists provide support to moms and baby weigh-ins, and it’s also a chance for new parents to connect.
Williamstown Select Board Talks Dog Park, Short-Term Rentals
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Select Board could be going back to the drawing board on a proposal to designate an area of the Spruces Park for off-leash dogs. At last week's meeting, Andrew Hogeland gave his colleagues an update on a topic that has been discussed at length by the board this year.
Williams College Receives Anonymous $25M Gift to Support Projects
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williams College has received a $25 million gift commitment in support of three major initiatives currently underway on campus: constructing a new museum building, developing a comprehensive plan for athletics and wellbeing facilities, and endowing the All-Grant financial aid program. The donors, who wish to remain...
Gillis’ family, friends remember her one year after driveway shooting death
Kaylin Gillis’ friends and family remember her life. Kaylin Gillis had a contagious smile and would light up every room. Her father, Andy, describes his oldest daughter as having a heart overflowing with kindness and love. She is the oldest of three daughters to Andy and Angel Gillis. A...
Summer Street Residents Make Case to Williamstown Planning Board
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Neighbors of a proposed subdivision off Summer Street last week asked the Planning Board to take a critical look at the project, which the residents say is out of scale to the neighborhood. Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity was at Town Hall last Tuesday to present...
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